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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Create lifelong memories at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, a 9-minute walk from Botanic Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from St Paul's Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 3 minutes drive to Old St Paul's and 3 minutes drive to Te Papa.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with complimentary daily newspaper, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, room service, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi, streaming services and in-room coffee & tea facilities, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include a desk, a phone and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.

  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children eat free breakfast - 4
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Television in common areas
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1972
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 269
  • Number of floors - 14

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a NZD 100 cash bond must be paid at check-in.

Other details

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Wellington Central Business District - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Wellington Cable Car - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Antrim House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St Andrew's on the Terrace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lambton Quay - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria University of Wellington - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Turnbull House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Wellington Cenotaph - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Beehive - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New Zealand Portrait Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Museum of Wellington City and Sea - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Botanic Gardens - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Frank Kitts Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi
The preferred airport for James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG).

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Beach nearby
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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